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USDB committee postpones final action on Bridges post‑high program after budget and overlap questions

USDB Standing Committee · January 14, 2026
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The USDB standing committee voted unanimously to postpone final action on the Bridges to Community Readiness post‑high policy to the next meeting, asking staff for multi‑year enrollment data, a per‑student and overall budget, and a side‑by‑side comparison with adult service providers.

The Utah State Board of Education’s USDB standing committee on Jan. 13 postponed final action on a new policy governing the Bridges to Community Readiness (BCR) post‑high program after members requested more data on costs, enrollment and overlap with other adult services.

Chair Leanne Wood opened discussion after staff from USDB described Bridges as “a specialized competency transition launchpad for students with vision loss who have completed high school” that focuses on expanded core curriculum, orientation and mobility, assistive technology and employability supports. Robin Clark, principal of the…

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